Overview
This is a classic 'Bee Box' or honey dish, a charming example of pressed glass revivalism from the late 20th century.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
3 uploaded photos
Overview
This is a classic 'Bee Box' or honey dish, a charming example of pressed glass revivalism from the late 20th century.
Story
In the 1970s, a wave of nostalgia swept through American homes, leading to the creation of Tiara Exclusives, a company that sold glass through home parties, much like Tupperware.
Maker / Origin
Tiara Exclusives was the marketing arm of Lancaster Colony Corporation, which owned the legendary Indiana Glass Company.
Condition & Value
Based on the photos, the glass appears to be in excellent condition with no visible chips to the delicate finial or the inner rim of the box. The clarity of the amethyst color is strong. Any small 'straw marks' or tiny bubbles are typical of the pressing process and not considered damage.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Build on this identification
Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375